PAYROLL AND PENSIONS SERVICES MANAGER

£46,464 to £49,498 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Payroll and Pensions Services Manager

You will effectively lead and manage the Payroll and Pensions activities of the Authority, drafting policies, providing specialist technical support and guidance and managing the Payroll and Pension Team within the Financial Services Department, in line with the Authority’s requirements, and ensuring that the Authority observes and fully complies with government legislation and all other related payroll and pension regulations and standards.

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Services you will be responsible for the provision of payroll and pensions services.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the Payroll and Pensions Manager you will:

§  Manage the Payroll and Pensions Team

§  Provide specialist technical support and advice on payroll and pension matters

§  Ensure all legislation is complied with

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

§  Managing a Payroll and Pensions Team

§  Experience of LGPS and Firefighter pension schemes

About our Financial Services department

The Financial Services Department has three teams including finance, procurement and payroll and pensions. 

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – 13 August 2024  12 Noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 19 August 2024
Presentation and technical interview with a panel – W/C 02 September 2024

*Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance.

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on Friday 9 August.

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact michelle.ronan@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks. 

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

Key employee benefits

Ø  Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period

Ø  Flexi-time scheme in operation

Ø  Local government pension scheme

Ø  Free on-site parking

Ø  Free on-site gym

Ø  Blue light discount

Ø  Car leasing scheme

 
Job Title: Watch Manager (External Transfer-in) 
Contract: Permanent 
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off working pattern in Response; 9-day fortnight Day-duty working pattern in our departmental roles) 
Salary: Watch Manager B (Competent) 
Location: Various stations and locations across Essex 
Closing Date: 31 December 2024 
 
We are currently looking for expressions of interest from Watch Managers looking to transfer into Essex County Fire & Rescue Service ahead of anticipated retirements and Watch Manager opportunities across the Service. These opportunities are both in our Response function (on stations) and in our various Day-duty departments.  
 
Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 can be claimed if you relocate to Essex as part of this application (terms and conditions apply). 
  
All Watch Managers transferring in, including into Day-duty roles, will be required to attend a Transfer-in course at our Service Training Centre, the next cohort of which is scheduled for January 2025. All our Watch Managers are required to maintain operational competence and provide operational cover in line with our Day-duty Officers Riding (DDOR) programme.  
 
Depending on the awarding body of your qualifications, you may also be required to attend further operational courses on joining our Service.  
 
The role  
  
We are looking for existing Wholetime Watch Managers (or equivalent) who share our values and ethics and are looking to transfer into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to further their careers with a Service with aspirations to the best in the country. 
   
About us   
   
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Watch Manager in Essex.  
   
About you   
   
The right person for the role will be a role model to others, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Watch Manager.   
   
If you are excited by the opportunities to lead and support firefighters in Essex, in a county with one of the most diverse risk profiles in England and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply.  
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:  
 
hold a substantive role as a Watch Manager, or equivalent, (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
hold Incident Command Level 1  
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites  
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, and be able to evidence this, including undertaking a pre-fit fitness examination. 
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to complete an online application form, and upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.    
  
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
   
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
  
Stage 1    
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   
  
Stage 2    
  
Operational assessment and Skills-scan 
Ethics, Values & Leadership presentation & discussion 
Role specific interview 
  
Assessments for the interview will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.   
  
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)    
  
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:  
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)  
   
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please email recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance, indicating which station(s) or departments you would most be interested in, and we will arrange for the appropriate Station Manager to contact you.  
 
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
 
Safeguarding 
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 
 
 

Job Title: Crew Manager (External Transfer-in) 
Contract: Permanent 
Working Hours: 42 hours per week (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off working pattern) 
Salary: Crew Manager B (Competent) 
Location: Various across Essex 
Closing Date: 31 December 2024 
 
Whilst we currently have vacancies for Crew Managers at Grays, Southend and Harlow, we are open to people transferring in who are looking to be posted to other locations around the County. 
 
Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 can be claimed if you relocate to Essex as part of this application (terms and conditions apply). 
 
All Crew Managers transferring in will be required to attend a Transfer-in course at our Service Training Centre, the next cohort of which is scheduled for January 2025.  
 
Depending on the awarding body of your qualifications, you may also be required to attend further operational courses on joining our Service.  
 
The role  
  
We are looking for existing Wholetime Crew Managers (or equivalent) who share our values and ethics and are looking to transfer into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to further their careers with a Service with aspirations to the best in the country. 
   
About us   
   
To help us deliver our mission and to help us on our journey, we are looking for highly motivated individuals with an enthusiasm and aptitude for leading others as a Crew Manager on a station in Essex.  
   
About you   
   
The right person for the role will be a role model to others on their station, demonstrating professionalism, an inclusive approach to leading others, and maintaining high standards. You will be committed to the development of yourself and others, and will be prepared to support your colleagues, alongside the operational responsibilities of a Crew Manager.   
   
If you are excited by the opportunities to lead and support firefighters in Essex, in a county with one of the most diverse risk profiles in England, and think you could make a positive difference to our people and communities, we would love you to apply.  
 
Eligibility  
 
To be eligible to apply for these opportunities, you must:  
 
hold a substantive role as a Crew Manager, or equivalent, (wholetime / day-duty) within a UK Fire and Rescue Service  
have successfully completed all relevant operation assessments and compulsory courses, and are competent in your current role  
hold Incident Command Level 1  
be able to travel around the county as required, to visit all ECFRS fire stations and sites  
not be subject to any current live disciplinary or performance warnings, nor be subject to any informal management for reasons of conduct or performance  
have a valid and current FiTech of 42 VO2 max, and be able to evidence this, including undertaking a pre-fit fitness examination. 
 
How to apply  
 
You will be required to complete an online application form, and upload a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.    
  
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
   
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
  
Stage 1    
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   
  
Stage 2    
  
Operational assessment and Skills-scan 
Ethics, Values & Leadership based interview 
  
Assessments for the interview will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.   
  
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)    
  
And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:  
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)  
   
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please email recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk in the first instance, indicating which station(s) you would most be interested in, and we will arrange for the appropriate Station or Watch Manager to contact you.  
 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Safeguarding 
 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 

Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion

Contract details: Fixed term contract – 2 years

Salary: £32,300 – £34,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Directorate:​ Strategy, Insight and Portfolio​

Reporting to: Governance Manager

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who is happy to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge were appropriate will be essential. 

About the role:

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder (the Home Office), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against the HO Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.  

You’ll provide overall coordination of Home Office grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.  

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team. 

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied.  

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities. 

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting. 

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager. 

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC Website.  

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups to apply. We welcome everyone to consider being a part of the NFCC.  

What you can expect: 

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.  

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.  

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC Website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

If you experience any difficulty completing our application form, or have any queries regarding the role, please contact recruitment@nfcc.org.uk. 

Closing Date: 18th August 2024 

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to keeping our communities safer, and we need exceptional people to help us do that. Our Service is undergoing a significant period of change designed to improve efficiency, further empower managers and allow us to better support the communities we serve. 

We are seeking applicants for our Firefighter Transfer Pool. To be eligible to apply you must be a substantive and competent Firefighter.

You will need to apply through this process, if you wish to transfer to a different Duty System within the Service or if you wish to transfer into ESFRS from a different Fire Service.
 
If you entered the ESFRS Firefighter Transfer pool in 2022, you will need to re-apply through this process. If you entered the pool in 2023, you do not need to re-apply.

The pool process will start with the submission of an online application and Line Manager report via Jobtrain.  Please read the application guidance carefully.

If successfully shortlisted through this process applicants will be required to have an interview and, if successful, their place in the pool will be valid for approximately 2 years.

Applicants who are successful in obtaining a place in the pool will be required to provide evidence that they are maintaining their skills, knowledge and understanding in accordance with the Firefighter Operational Competency Framework (FOCF) at a relevant time and definitely prior to being offered a role.  It is therefore the responsibility of the individual to ensure competency is being maintained at all times.

The intended timeline is as follows:

Shortlisting outcomes sent: week commencing 26 August 2024
Interviews: from 09 September 2024 

Safeguarding Coordinator

£32,076 – £33,945 pa

37 hours per week Monday to Friday

Fixed Term 12 months (maternity cover)

Huntingdon

ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)

CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service.

The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve. We are currently looking for Safeguarding Coordinator to join our welcoming, forward-thinking fire and rescue service.

About the Role:

This is a collaborative, positive and rewarding opportunity working with and supporting colleagues and partners who engage with the most vulnerable members of our community.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to continue to develop partnership working and initiatives that promote the reduction of risk of harm within the community.

About You:

Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team.

If you think you can make a positive difference, are self-motivated with experience of working with vulnerable people, partner agencies and within the community, have excellent communication skills, are naturally inclusive and collaborative, this could be the role for you.

The experience required in this role includes:

§  Safeguarding Level 1 and Level 2

§  Broad understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance

§  Knowledge of community safety engagement

§  Ability to proactively and effectively identify training needs for self and others.

§  Ability to communicate sensitive information, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and articulate way to a wide range of audiences.

§  Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects simultaneously

§  Ability to communicate with speakers of other languages, ideally those represented in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough communities and establish effective links.

§  Working current knowledge of appropriate safeguarding legislation including both Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014.

§  Experience of analysis and report writing

§  An understanding of safeguarding referral visits and associated report writing.

§  Previous experience in delivering training

§  Flexible approach with the ability to work at any location in Cambridgeshire including some weekday evenings (time can be taken back) and regular travel to Essex FRS for meetings and training.

§  Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and commercially sensitive information

§  Commitment and ability to deliver customer focused services

WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:

You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of build a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community. We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:

·       Ensure transparency and fairness in everything we do.

·       We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

·       We provide health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.

·       We have inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.

ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:

·       Employee Assistance Programme

·       Access to Health Cash Plan

·       A competitive pension scheme

·       Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events

·       Access to Health Shield Perks discounts

·       Family friendly policies – including flexible working

·       Great learning and development opportunities

·       24 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service

·       Parking (site specific)

·       Flexible, agile, hybrid working. On-site 2-3 days a week.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this opportunity please read the Recruitment Pack and complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role in line with the person specification found in the recruitment pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk

*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.

If this role isn’t for you, but you know someone who might be interested – please share details with them.

Post: Talent Management Officer
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 16 August 2024 at 16:00 GMT

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is in the early stages of a multi-year transformation journey. The aims of this transformation are to provide the capabilities, capacity, and resiliency to enable LFB to provide the best possible service to London and Londoners.

Join our dynamic Talent team as a Talent Management Officer!

Are you passionate about working in a team that designs and implements key people processes including appraisals, internal talent identification and development, apprenticeships, and coaching & mentoring? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our Talent team.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Talent Management Officer. You will report to the Talent Manager and provide team support, administration, and act as a key point of contact for a team which is small in size but delivers a wide range of interesting work in various key areas.

Why this role?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is developing key people processes for the LFB. You will play a crucial role in this work, contributing significantly to our mission.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Talent team.
• Manage and administer talent-related ’business as usual’ activity and projects.
• Identify and implement ways to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
• Work with the Talent Manager and the rest of the team to develop and maintain a comprehensive delivery plan for talent management activities.
• Support the quality assurance of talent and appraisal processes.
• Analyse Brigade data to produce insightful reports and recommendations.

What we’re looking for:

• Organisational skills: experience in administration, team support, and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and standards.
• Team collaboration: proven ability to work effectively with a diverse team and a range of stakeholders.
• Best practice awareness: knowledge of appraisal, talent management, organisational development or learning & development.
• Inclusivity: understanding the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of London.
• Written communication: ability to produce high-quality written work and correspondence.
• Technical proficiency: proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Communication skills: strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills: good numerical and analysis skills.
• Technical skills: good keyboard skills.

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth and talent development.
• Contribute to impactful projects that drive organisational excellence.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and help us build a stronger, more talented Brigade, we would love to hear from you!

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of training & professional development and / or talent management and / or organisational development.

2. Experience organising, planning and prioritising work, with minimal supervision when necessary, to meet deadlines and standards.

3. Experience working as a member of a team and with a range of people.

4. Understanding of the importance of being an inclusive organisation that reflects the London we serve.

Please note that we will evaluate and score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 09 September 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Role: Station Manager Rescue and Core Skills  
 
Salary and Grade: 
Station Manager – Rescue and Core Skills:  £48,580 – £53,586 per annum plus:  
20% flexible duty allowance (Flexi-duty officer rota)   
Lease Car Scheme 
Superb Pension Schemes available 
Onsite gym and parking facilities  
Excellent health care support through Benenden and additional support through our Occupational Health provider, Movement Specialist and Fitness and Health Adviser 
 
Location – Training Centre, Whitley Wood  
 
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is a progressive and community-focused organisation that works as one team to deliver services to the people of Berkshire. We have an engaged and dedicated team of some 700 diverse and talented individuals, an inclusive culture as well as a commitment to the training, development and wellbeing of our people. 
 
Learning and Development are seeking a dynamic, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain a promotion into middle management or a sideways move if you’re looking for a change. The L&D environment is extremely fast paced, challenging but extremely rewarding.    
 
About the role:  
  
As SM Core Skills and Rescue you will be responsible for the direct line management of 3 WM’s, with responsibility for operational recruit training, water rescue, working at height training and IEC.  You will be responsible for the training and assessment in those areas, and for supporting the GM L&D in providing oversight and assurance in all operational training.  The role represents an opportunity to consolidate and improve on the existing provision, ensuring that training aligns to National Operational Guidance, other relevant guidance, and meets the needs of the Service.  
 
Applicants will be highly motivated individuals who are forward-thinking and looking for an opportunity to lead and develop within RBFRS.  

The Station Manager Rescue and Core Skills role is an ideal career move for a developing middle manager who: 

Is people focused, with proven leadership and communication skills, including working across teams and departments 

Has a keen eye for detail and the delivery of quality training, assessment, and training products  

Has a good understanding of how national issues effect operational training at local level  

Have an understanding of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Flood Rescue Concept of Operations guidance document. 

Have an awareness of Animal Rescue and the respective levels. 

Have an understanding of Safe Working at Height operations. 

Have an understanding of the challenges faced within South East and South Central England with regard suitable water rescue training venues.  

Eligibility  

Applications are restricted to Competent Crew Manager or above in receipt of CPD, with evidence of acquisition of knowledge and understanding relating to people and process management (aligned to WM DAP across Leading Others and Leading the Business courses or equivalent). Candidates will also need to have successfully passed a Level 2 Intermediate Incident Command acquisition course and maintained their knowledge and skills, holding a valid qualification.    
 
You will need to provide evidence of a valid L2 Incident Command qualification (Skills for Justice Awards – Fire) with the potential for further assessment (subject to checks).   

You will be required to pass a relevant medical assessment as appropriate, and a fitness test (or evidence of recent pass may be acceptable – subject to checks). 
 
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team. 
 
Application and selection process  
 
Eligible staff wishing to apply for this promotion process should apply through the portal, submitting a supporting statement (restricted to 1500 words) detailing how they meet the person specification for the role.  
 
If you are interested in applying for this position please click Apply now 

Applicants will be expected to detail their knowledge, skills, and experience against the relevant Job Profile/ Person Specification. Please see the link to the Please see the link to the job profile. 

Please see the task instruction for the process and presentation template (optional use) which you will be required to deliver prior to your behavioural and competency interview. You must submit your presentation to Recruitment@rbfrs.co.uk by 10:00 on 12 August 2024 – you will only be required to participate in the task if you are successfully shortlisted. The topic has been provided to support additional preparation time.   

For further details about the role please contact Chris Kendall, GM Learning and development at kendallc@rbfrs.co.uk  to arrange an informal discussion.    
  
If you have any queries about the application process or to discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our promotion process please contact Ellece Ott (Otte@rbfrs.co.uk), Resourcing Adviser. 
 
Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours on Thursday 8 August 2024.   
 
Those successful will be required to deliver a presentation and behavioural / competency-based interview week commencing Monday 12th August 2024. 
 
Disclosure and Barring Service   
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, that is appropriate to the role applied for.   

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement.   
 
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behavioural Competency Framework as attached.   

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.   

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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.    
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.   
Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.   
Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.   
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Disability Confident Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).   
To find out more: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/your-service/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/